Melanie Thompson and Taina Bien-Aime
Recorded
April 12, 2021
37:09 minutes
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Description
Colleagues and friends Melanie Thompson (24) and Taina Bien-Aime (62) talk about Melanie's lived experience in sex trade. They discuss the systems -- racism and misogyny -- that influence the sex trafficking industry and talk about how partial decriminalization offers solutions for survivors.Subject Log / Time Code
MT talks about her experience as a survivor of sex trading.
MT defines human trafficking and discusses many of its misconceptions.
MT talks about the prevalence of sexual abuse histories in people who engage in prostitution later in life.
MT expands on TB's point about the connections between slavery and prostitution.
MT shares a memory from her time in sex trading that shows how white girls are treated in sex trading compared to black girls.
MT talks about the patriarchy's role in sex trafficking and sex trading.
MT talks about the Sex Trade Survivors Justice & Equality Act. She explains the difference between criminalization, decriminalization, and partial decriminalization, and also explains the importance of aftercare for survivors.
MT reflects on what her dreams were as a child.
MT shares how she hopes to get others involved in advocating for survivors and creating change.
Participants
- Melanie Thompson
- Taina Bien-Aime